Contributed Oil paintings by Bladenboro native, Patsy Hester Johnson, will be on display during...
Month: July 2024
Bladen County continues to grow as shown by the new Corporations formed in Bladen...
Contributed Sponsors for Events Being Sought The Tourism Promotion Committee of the Elizabethtown-White Lake...
A staff report RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 98 of...
Annual contest champions the state’s innovative manufacturing community Contributed RALEIGH, N.C. For the fifth...
Yesterday’s high temp was 92 degrees and no measurable rainfall… Today’s forecast … Mostly...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score Texas Scramble format Tuesday at...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 31: 1. “Meet the Principal”:...
1876 – US Coast Guard officers’ training school established in New Bedford, Massachusetts. 1928...
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 SCHEDULE No games scheduled TUESDAY, JULY 30 RESULTS No games scheduled...
A staff report Bladen Offroad and Bladen Express Lube and Tire, owned by Scott...
Big change in the weather over the past few hours … Yesterday’s high temp...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 30: 1. Yard Sale and...
1909 – John Heyder becomes president of baseball’s National League. 1916 – German saboteurs...
TUESDAY, JULY 30 SCHEDULE No games scheduled MONDAY, JULY 29 RESULTS No games scheduled...
by Kayla Bell Creativity is a spark within us all, waiting to be ignited....
by Kayla Bell Nutrition is often overlooked as a cornerstone of physical performance. While...
by Kayla Bell The world of literature is filled with fascinating figures who have...
by Kayla Bell The world of art is filled with captivating stories and intriguing...
by Kayla Bell Breathing is a fundamental, involuntary process that sustains life. Yet, we...
Sunday’s high temp … 88 degrees … and no rain … Average daily high...
Here are three things to know for Monday, July 29: 1. Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday,...
1905 – US Secretary of War William Howard Taft makes secret agreement with Japanese...
MONDAY, JULY 29 SCHEDULE No games scheduled SUNDAY, JULY 28 RESULTS No games scheduled...
by Kayla Bell As the summer sun begins to soften and the days grow...
by Kayla Bell Self-compassion, a cornerstone of emotional well-being, is the act of extending...
SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE No games scheduled SATURDAY’S RESULTS No games scheduled Sports Master Schedule |...
I thought my time was over with the news outlet I established nearly 20...
By C. Smith Thank you all for your unwavering support and readership. Since 2008,...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – East Bladen’s girls’ and boys’ soccer teams received Team Ethics...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 28: 1. “Meet the Principal”:...
Here were some of the stories making news in Bladen County in 1974: •...
1896 – City of Miami incorporated. 1914 – Foxtrot first danced at New Amsterdam...
Here is a humorous golf comment courtesy of Vineyard Golf at White Lake: “The...
Here are three things to know for Saturday, July 27: 1. Nadine Shipman book...
1909 – Orville Wright successfully tests the Wright Military Flyer, the world’s first military...
SATURDAY, JULY 27 SCHEDULE No games scheduled FRIDAY, JULY 26 RESULTS No games scheduled...
by Kayla Bell Continuous learning, the pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout life, is...
by Kayla Bell Calling all seafood lovers! Today’s recipe of the day is a...
by Kayla Bell Dressing fashionably doesn’t necessarily equate to breaking the bank. With a...
Donald Graden Melvin of White Lake, NC, passed away on July 19th, 2024 at...
by Kayla Bell Proficient knife skills are fundamental to culinary expertise. Beyond mere efficiency,...
by Kayla Bell Aesthetic is an adjective referring to the appreciation of beauty or...
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning late Thursday for portions of northern...
Here are three things to know for Friday, July 26: 1. Outlander Tour: Saturday,...
1908 – United States Attorney General Charles Joseph Bonaparte issues an order to immediately...
FRIDAY, JULY 26 SCHEDULE No games scheduled THURSDAY, JULY 25 RESULTS No games scheduled...
by Kayla Bell Craving a restaurant-worthy meal bursting with flavor and aroma? Look no...
by Kayla Bell The world is a fascinating place, filled with extraordinary individuals and...
by Kayla Bell The ocean, a vast expanse teeming with life, is a treasure...
Summer time for sure … Yesterday’s high temp … near 92 degrees … good...
West Bladen High School has announced tryout schedules for fall sports teams. JV/Varsity Football:...
East Bladen High School has announced tryout schedules for fall sports teams. JV/Varsity Football:...
Here are three things to know for Thursday, July 25: 1. Hanging Hub-Coding Kit...
1898 – First United States troops land and occupy Puerto Rico at Guanica Bay....
THURSDAY, JULY 25 SCHEDULE No games scheduled WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 RESULTS No games scheduled...
by Kayla Bell Quixotic is an adjective used to describe someone or something that...
by Kayla Bell The adage “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man...
by Kayla Bell Self-love, often misunderstood as narcissism, is the foundation of a fulfilling...
by Kayla Bell Vacations are essential for overall well-being. They serve as a crucial...
by Kayla Bell On July 24th, the world comes together to celebrate International Self-Care...
July 2024 … Our weather forecast is for more hot weather … Highs in...
By John Clark ELIZABETHTOWN – At their July board meeting, the Bladen County Board...
The Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played a two-net score format tournament Tuesday with 38...
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 SCHEDULE No games scheduled TUESDAY, JULY 23 RESULTS No games scheduled...
Here are three things to know for Wednesday, July 24: 1. Project Uplift Excellence...
1915 – Excursion ship Eastland capsizes in Lake Michigan, 852 people die. 1929 –...
Contributed Bladen County, NC – July 23, 2024: According to Bridget Ellison with the...
by Kayla Bell Today’s word of the day is “luminous,” a word that evokes...
by Kayla Bell The bright lights, the booming voices, the captivating stories – Broadway...
by Kayla Bell French toast, a timeless breakfast favorite, is more than just a...
by Kayla Bell Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Cancers, the nurturers of the zodiac,...
High temp Monday … near 89 degrees and over an inch of rain throughout...
Contributed CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association saw a 4.73...
TUESDAY, JULY 23 SCHEDULE No games scheduled MONDAY, JULY 22 RESULTS No games scheduled...
Here are three things to know for Tuesday, July 23: 1. 16th Annual Tri-County...
1829 – William Austin Burt patents America’s first “typographer” or typewriter. 1904 – Ice...
by Kayla Bell Family picnics are a delightful way to break away from the...
by Kayla Bell The Seven Wonders of the World have captivated imaginations for centuries....
by Kayla Bell Being a parent or caregiver is an incredibly rewarding yet demanding...
by Kayla Bell History isn’t all about memorizing dates and battles. Sometimes, the most...
Sunday … I listened to a very good sermon … then it was like...
MONDAY, JULY 22 SCHEDULE No games scheduled SUNDAY, JULY 21 RESULTS No games scheduled...
Here are three things to know for Monday, July 22: 1. Hanging Hub-Coding Kit...
1893 – Katharine Lee Bates writes “America the Beautiful” in Colorado. 1918 – Lightning...
Contributed 1 Timothy 3:16 states, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God,” highlighting...
by Van Yandell Genesis 12:2 and 7 “And I will make of thee a...
by Kayla Bell Golden, flaky pastry encasing warm, spiced apples – apple turnovers are...
A staff report Genre: Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller Release Date: Friday, July 19, 2024 Director: Steven Harper Starring: Edgar-Jones, Powell,...
A staff report Director: David Leitch Writer: Drew Pearce Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt,...
by Kayla Bell Sushi rolls, those delightful bundles of seaweed filled with fluffy rice...
Rose early this AM, ’bout midnight, and I heard the pitter-patter of rain …...
Bladen County professional golfer Kayla Thompson had a good payday in Trophy City, Texas,...
SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE No games scheduled SATURDAY’S RESULTS No games scheduled Sports Master Schedule |...
Here are three things to know for Sunday, July 21: 1. Ribbon Cutting: July...
1880 – Compressed air accident kills 20 workers on Hudson River tunnel in New...
By Charlotte Smith Bladen County, North Carolina, has long been a blend of tightly-knit...
By Kayla Bell There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked banana bread...
By Kayla Bell Today, we delve into a word that evokes a sense of...
By Kayla Bell Sometimes, the most brilliant inventions come about not through meticulous planning,...
